On February 7, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to identify and address any federal infringements on Second Amendment rights. The order mandated the Attorney General to present a plan of action to safeguard these rights, emphasizing the administration's commitment to ensuring Americans' ability to protect themselves and their families The White House
🔹 Establishment of the Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force
The Department of Justice, under Attorney General Bondi, launched the "Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force." This initiative aims to develop and implement strategies to advance, protect, and promote compliance with the Second Amendment, addressing concerns that it has been treated as a "second-class right" for too long GIFFORDS.
🔹 Public Advocacy and NRA Engagement
President Trump reaffirmed his support for gun rights during a speech at the 2024 NRA Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He assured attendees that under his leadership, the Second Amendment would remain protected, stating, "no one will lay a finger on your firearms" An Official Journal Of The NRA.
🔹 Policy Changes on Gun Rights for Convicted Felons
The administration proposed regulatory changes allowing convicted felons to regain their gun rights. Previously managed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms on a case-by-case basis, this responsibility shifted to the Department of Justice, which plans to review over 20 million cases using an undisclosed automated system. Critics, including Senator Richard Blumenthal, expressed concerns that this could make firearms accessible to violent criminals and potentially benefit Trump himself, a convicted fel
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